More chronology of the Island with an  emphasis on the Celtic and Viking eras.

Peel was the centre of the Celtic revival on the Island.

This is Odin's Raven. Sailed from Norway to the Isle Of Man in 1979 for the millenium of the Manx Parliament.

Manx Kippers.

Smoked herrings to those who don't know.

The large chimney in the back is the power station.

Used for the annual races in the harbour.

Used in the castle on St Patrick's Isle.

This is the remains of St German's Cathedral inside the castle. Christianity was introduced to the Island from Ireland through here.

The older cannons were pointing at the town which Ali found mildly amusing.

This is at Peel. The others at Port Erin, Port St Mary, Douglas and Ramsey.

All have an illustrious history.

We didn't reach Crellin's Folly.

But found a sandstone cottage.

Ali was a bit worried about whether we'd been directed to the right bus stop.

Not a problem when there's only one. 

Roughly translates as ruined croft, house, or small farm.

The chimney is for the engine house.

And the view south to Fleshwick, Bradda Head, and the Calf Of Man.

In deference to the wind there are stones let into the walls to tie ropes to hold the roof down.

Later are George and Elizabeth.

There are few of these "VR" left in use.

Scarlett where we walked a few days ago is towards the right and Langness (remember Langnes from the north of Norway) towards the left.